Characters
What is a protagonist?
The main character in a story who drives the plot forward.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story occurs.
What is a plot twist?
An unexpected development in the story that surprises the reader.
What is a theme?
The central idea or underlying message of a story.
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
What is a flat character?
A character that is not complex and does not change throughout the story.
What does 'time period' refer to in literature?
The historical context or specific time frame in which the story is set.
What is mood in relation to setting?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
The main idea is the topic of the story, while the theme is the deeper meaning.
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What is character motivation?
The reasons behind a character's actions or behaviors.
What is mood in relation to setting?
The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader through the setting.
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense and exciting part of the story, often the turning point.
How can you identify a theme in a story?
Look at the characters' actions, the plot, and the conflicts to find the underlying message.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things.
What is a dynamic character?
A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.
How can setting influence a character's actions?
The environment can shape a character's decisions, behaviors, and responses.
What is foreshadowing?
A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
What is a universal theme?
A theme that is found across many different cultures and time periods.
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
What is an antagonist?
A character or force that opposes the protagonist.
What is a symbol in setting?
An object, place, or event in the setting that represents a larger idea or concept.
What is a subplot?
A secondary storyline that runs parallel to the main plot.
What is a moral?
A lesson that can be learned from a story.
What is irony?
A contrast between expectation and reality, where the outcome is different from what was anticipated.